Re: Powdery mildew
One of the best methods of avoiding future problems is crop rotation. If
you have the space, it is best to move next year's patch to another area.
Better yet, space permitting, you could set up a 4-year rotation in which
you return to the same site every 4 years. Of course, if you don't have the
room ...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Beth Rado" <rado1000@hotmail.com>
To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 10:03 PM
Subject: Powdery mildew
>
> Last one for tonight...
>
> Who knows anything about powderly mildew? Where does it come from?
>
> From the time my fruit went down, I slacked off on everything in the
patch.
> By now it looks like there's been a snow storm, the powdery mildew is so
> thick! As I tear out the plant, the dust from it flies all over the
place.
> Are those spores going to survive in the soil? Can I do anything now to
> minimize its reappearance next year?
>
> Thanks!
> Beth
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